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Quart Mug

Samuel Kilbourn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Quart Mug by Samuel Kilbourn is a metal mug with a cylindrical body that tapers inward slightly towards the top. The mug has a wide, flat base and a handle attached to the right side. The handle is curved and has a decorative scroll at the bottom. The mug appears to be made of a dark metal, possibly pewter or silver, and has a scratched and worn appearance. The mug is shown in a black and white image with a light background.

Artwork Details

Date
1794–1839
Medium
Pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
504 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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